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Film Recommendation: A Map for Saturday
If you want to catch the travel bug or never want to forget what it feels like, watch this: A Map for Saturday is a wonderful documentary revealing all the great aspects of backpacking the world. Highly recommended. Will give … Continue reading
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Trip Notes- Travel School: Mexico & Guatemala
Introduction Welcome to Unravel’s Experiences of a Lifetime! Want to learn how to travel nearly anywhere in the world? Would you like to see some of the best parts of southern Mexico and Guatemala? Join us for this ‘classroom on … Continue reading
Trip Notes- Colorado Family Trip
Introduction Welcome to Unravel’s Experiences of a Lifetime! Want to experience the Rocky Mountains of Colorado as they were intended? Join us to explore this grand mountain range, camp in nature, take in sunsets, hike scenic trails, and really get … Continue reading
Trip Notes- Colorado Backcountry Trip
Introduction Welcome to Unravel’s Experiences of a Lifetime! Want to experience the Rocky Mountains of Colorado as they were intended? Join us to explore this grand mountain range, camp in nature, take in sunsets, hike scenic trails, and really get … Continue reading
Trip Notes – Colorado Basecamp Adventure
Introduction Welcome to Unravel’s Experiences of a Lifetime! Want to experience the Rocky Mountains of Colorado as they were intended? Join us to explore this grand mountain range, camp in nature, take in sunsets, hike scenic trails, get a hit … Continue reading
A unique Antarctic experience
A great article in the New York Times depicting a unique way to experience Antarctica- by work and play. This is where I worked in 2009-2010 and remains the only 1/2 marathon I’ve run. Don’t miss my friend Meghan in … Continue reading
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Unidos da Tijuca
Founded: 1931 Colors: Yellow Gold and Blue Peacock Theme for 2011: “Tonight take your soul” Website: http://www.unidosdatijuca.com.br Performing: Sunday, March 6th, 2011 12:15am Unidos da Tijuca is Rio de Janeiro’s third oldest school and last years champion. They have quite … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil, Carnival, Rio Carnival & Beyond, Rio de Janeiro
Tagged carnaval, Carnival 2011, Rio de Janeiro, samba schools, SAmbadrome, Sambadromo, Unidos da Tijuca
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Grande Rio
Founded: 1988 Colors: Red, Green and White Theme for 2011: “Y-Jurerê Mirim – The Enchanting Island of Witches (A Tale of Cascaes)” Website: http://www.academicosdogranderio.com.br Performing: Monday, March 7th, 2011 12:15am 2010 Finish: 2nd place Grande Rio is one of the … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil, Carnival, Rio Carnival & Beyond, Rio de Janeiro
Tagged carnaval, Carnival 2011, Grande Rio, Rio de Janeiro, samba schools, SAmbadrome, Sambadromo
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Beija-Flor
Founded: 1948 Colors: Dark Blue and White Theme for 2011: “Roberto Carlos: Simplicity of a King” Website: http://www.beija-flor.com.br Performing: Monday, March 7th, 2011 2:25am 2010 Finish: 3rd place Beija Flor is a hummingbird, and while its mascot is small and … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil, Carnival, Rio Carnival & Beyond, Rio de Janeiro
Tagged Beija-Flor, carnaval, Carnival 2011, Rio de Janeiro, samba schools, SAmbadrome, Sambadromo
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Vila Isabel
Founded: 1946 Colors: Light Blue and White Theme for 2011: “Myths and stories intertwined by the hair” Website: http://www.gresunidosdevilaisabel.com.br Performing: Sunday, March 6th, 2011 1:20am As 4th place finisher last year, Vila Isabel has the title by the hair this … Continue reading
Posted in Brazil, Carnival, Rio Carnival & Beyond, Rio de Janeiro
Tagged carnaval, Carnival 2011, Rio de Janeiro, samba schools, SAmbadrome, Sambadromo, Vila Isabel
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